Exercise Might Boost Mental Function in People With Schizophrenia

April 3, 2015 4:00 PM

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FRIDAY, April 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Aerobic exercise might boost memory and thinking skills in people with schizophrenia, a small study finds.

The research included 33 schizophrenia patients who were randomly assigned to receive one of two treatments. One group was given standard psychiatric treatment (the control group). The other took part in a 12-week aerobic exercise program using active-play video games and standard exercise equipment...